Demand Planner

About Us:

Comfrt is one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, dedicated to blending mental wellness, inclusivity, and elevated comfort into every piece we create. Our mission goes beyond clothing — we strive to build a community where everyone feels supported and seen.

About the Job:

Comfrt is seeking a Planner to support financial planning and inventory strategy across our dynamic ecommerce and direct-to-consumer operations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop planning expertise while contributing to Comfrt's growth, working with customer data, channel insights, and financial models to drive revenue optimization and inventory efficiency across our owned channels.

Reporting to the Director of Planning, this individual will assist with comprehensive financial planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting across DTC channels including Comfrt.com, mobile app, marketplaces, and emerging ecommerce platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in financial modeling, seasonal buy planning, inventory analytics, and data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support financial and operational planning across DTC channels, including sales projections, inventory tracking, and performance analysis against company targets.
• Assist with seasonal buy planning, including data analysis, assortment recommendations, and execution support.
• Build and maintain demand forecasts by channel, category, and customer segment under director guidance, supporting buying and production decisions.
• Execute weekly core and seasonal replenishment processes, including SKU-level projections, inventory positioning, and channel allocation.
• Analyze sell-through, margin, and inventory performance to identify opportunities for optimization, reorders, and assortment adjustments.
• Support margin and DTC performance reporting, providing clear insights into inventory health, channel performance, and key metrics.
• Assist with seasonal buy sheet development and communicate requirements across cross-functional teams.
• Prepare financial analysis and modeling to support planning decisions and leadership recommendations.
• Gather and synthesize data to support inventory planning and allocation decisions across channels.
• Partner with Merchandising, Operations, Ecommerce, Fulfillment, and Marketing teams to support supply planning and promotional alignment.
• Leverage analytics and data modeling to identify trends and improvement opportunities in forecasting and inventory management.
• Maintain and improve planning spreadsheets, reports, and operational dashboards.
• Support quarterly business reviews and performance analyses for leadership.
• Continuously learn planning processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, ecommerce operations, or related analytical roles.
• Solid understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting fundamentals, and DTC/ecommerce business models.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data visualization.
• Experience with planning, forecasting, and business intelligence platforms such as NetSuite, Shopify, Looker, Tableau, or similar tools; ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data and translate findings into insights.
• Good organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Who You Are:

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong curiosity about data and business insights.
• Eager to learn planning processes, retail mathematics, and ecommerce dynamics in a growth environment.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Solutions-oriented with a willingness to take on projects and grow your planning capabilities.
• Adaptable and resourceful, comfortable learning new tools and methodologies.
• Customer-centric with interest in ecommerce trends and consumer behavior.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive learner excited about leveraging analytics and data to support business decisions.

Why Join Comfrt?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that's shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
• Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
• Gain hands-on experience in planning, financial modeling, and inventory optimization in a high-growth DTC brand.
• Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products!
• Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.

Comfrt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.